- Metastatic cancers
- Treatment-refractory
- Recurrent malignancies
For healthcare professionals
Refer a Patient
For discharge planners, case managers, and physicians
What partners can expect
- ACHC AccreditedProven clinical excellence
- Same-Day AdmissionsEquipment and nurse on-site within hours
- We Handle InsuranceVerification and prior authorization
- Available 24/7A nurse answers the phone at any hour
Clinical indicators
When to Consider a Hospice Referral
A hospice referral may be appropriate when a patient meets one or more of the following criteria:
- Terminal prognosis of six months or less if the disease follows its expected course
- Frequent hospitalizations or ED visits in the past 6 months
- Progressive functional decline despite optimal treatment
- Patient or family expresses desire to focus on comfort over curative treatment
- Significant uncontrolled symptoms: pain, dyspnea, nausea, or anxiety
- Progressive unintentional weight loss, recurrent infections, or PPS ≤50%
Eligibility at a glance
Common Hospice-Eligible Diagnoses
MAR Hospice Care serves patients of all ages with terminal illnesses, including but not limited to:
- CHF (NYHA Class IV)
- End-stage CAD
- Cardiomyopathy
- COPD (end-stage)
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Chronic resp. failure
- Alzheimer's / Dementia
- ALS / Parkinson's
- CVA with decline
- ESRD (no dialysis)
- Chronic kidney disease
- End-stage liver disease
- Hepatorenal syndrome
- Advanced HIV
- Opportunistic infections
- Failure to thrive
- Multi-organ failure
- Debility NOS
A clear referral pathway
The Referral Process
One call starts the process. We handle intake, insurance verification, and equipment delivery.
- 01
Call or Submit Referral
Contact us by phone, fax, or the form below with the patient name, DOB, diagnosis, insurance, physician, and location.
- 02
We Verify
Insurance verification and physician orders obtained within hours.
- 03
Assessment
Comprehensive assessment completed at the patient's location.
- 04
Care Begins
Equipment and medications delivered. Care plan starts immediately.
- 05
We Follow Up
Admission confirmation sent. Your team stays updated on status.
Refer a patient
Built for an organized, timely handoff.
Submit the referral below, or call for urgent coordination. Our admissions team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 24/7(818) 600-8030
Fax(818) 688-8079
Emailinfo@marhospicecare.comAdministrative office5530 Corbin Avenue, Suite 205, Tarzana, CA 91356
Submit a Referral
Complete the form below and our admissions team will follow up promptly. For urgent referrals, call (818) 600-8030.
A Qualified Partner Across Five Counties
Credential numbers discharge planners and physicians can verify, with links to official registries where a public lookup exists.
- ACHC AccreditedAccreditation Commission for Health Care
- CA State LicensedCDPH License #550007676, Active
- Medicare & Medi-CalCCN #B41567
- NPI #1407463763National Provider IdentifierVerify on the NPPES Registry
- VA ContractedProudly serving our Veterans
- SDVOSB CertifiedSBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessVerify in the SBA certification search
Referral coverage
Serving Five Southern California Counties
We accept referrals throughout our service area. Care is provided in patients' homes and care facilities. We come to you.
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Prefer to Call or Fax?
Our admissions team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Choose the contact method that works best for your referral.
Call admissions 24/7(818) 600-8030
Fax referrals(818) 688-8079